Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home
133 Broad St, Waterford, NY, 12188
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
Ask whether assignment is available for your policy and location, what fees apply, and what you must pay upfront. MedaSynq does not arrange assignments.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral homes must give price information by telephone and a written General Price List when you visit in person. Federal law does not require them to send the list by mail or email. You can select individual goods and services and use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in New York
$3,368 – $10,595
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Help filing a known life insurance claim
Funerals in this area run $3,368–$10,595. If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. The insurer decides whether to pay. There is no upfront fee; separate service terms apply.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“This family at Brendese Funeral home took care of us from start to even months after my brothers funeral! They were the kindest people who went above and beyond for his services!! They really care about the people they are working with and they truly care about your loved ones who have passed! Thank you Nick and family for making this process easy and affordable and it was an absolutely beautiful resting of my brother!! I couldn’t have asked for more!! I would recommend them over and over again!”
— Brian McDonald
“One of the nicest run funeral homes around! Ran by some of the nicest and most respectful people around. Waterford is a very lucky community to have them.”
— Anthony Savage
“When the time comes that you need the services of a funeral home there is no better. The level of detail that the Brendese family handle for you and the grief they guide you through is second to none. They have made every service my family has needed exceptionally easy and perfectly planned. We cannot thank them enough for all the help they have provided us.”
— Christopher Nikles
We can help with what comes next.
If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. No upfront fee; the service fee and terms are disclosed before you enroll.
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